Riu Palace Rooms

04-30-2003

Does anybody know if there is a real difference (besides the small upcharge) between a standard room and a superior room at the Riu Palace?

Also, I have read a few reviews saying that the beds are kind of uncomfortable....any comments?

Thanks!

LIZLEWIS42 · 05-01-2003

We've stayed in both a standard and a superior room...The only difference between the two was the location/view...

The standard rooms face the outside of the resort (the neighboring properties)...
The superior rooms face the inside with a view of the fountains...
The actual rooms were identical... :wink:

Yes, the beds are quite firm but that's how we prefer it...We're returning in a couple of weeks for our 3rd stay...It's one of our favorite resorts!... :lol:

05-02-2003

Thanks for the reply.
So are the standard views bad? Is it too loud to face the other properties?

LIZLEWIS42 · 05-02-2003

The standard room we had was on the north side, next to the Viva Maya...We were on the 3rd floor and our view was just lovely treetops and sky!...

Given a choice, ask for a room centrally located...I think that would avoid any noise from neigborhood entertainment...When we had a fountainview room, we would often sit out on our balcony having a cocktail and listening to the music from the RP's shows before we went to bed...But I never recall hearing anything once my head hit the pillow!!... :lol:

04-30-2003	#1 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Riu Palace Rooms Does anybody know if there is a real difference (besides the small upcharge) between a standard room and a superior room at the Riu Palace? Also, I have read a few reviews saying that the beds are kind of uncomfortable....any comments? Thanks!

05-01-2003	#2 (permalink)
LIZLEWIS42 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 277	Riu Palace We've stayed in both a standard and a superior room...The only difference between the two was the location/view... The standard rooms face the outside of the resort (the neighboring properties)... The superior rooms face the inside with a view of the fountains... The actual rooms were identical... :wink: Yes, the beds are quite firm but that's how we prefer it...We're returning in a couple of weeks for our 3rd stay...It's one of our favorite resorts!... :lol:

05-02-2003	#3 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	follow up Thanks for the reply. So are the standard views bad? Is it too loud to face the other properties?

05-02-2003	#4 (permalink)
LIZLEWIS42 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 277	Riu Palace rooms... The standard room we had was on the north side, next to the Viva Maya...We were on the 3rd floor and our view was just lovely treetops and sky!... Given a choice, ask for a room centrally located...I think that would avoid any noise from neigborhood entertainment...When we had a fountainview room, we would often sit out on our balcony having a cocktail and listening to the music from the RP's shows before we went to bed...But I never recall hearing anything once my head hit the pillow!!... :lol:

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